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polyromantic

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌpɒ.li.ɹə(ʊ)ˈmæntɪk/
  • General-American: /ˌpɑ.li.ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Romantically attracted to more than one gender.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: neologism

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: panromantic, polysexual, pansexual, bisexual

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: panromantic, polysexual, pansexual, bisexual

Antonyms: aromantic, asexual

2

adj

Meaning 2

Romantically polyamorous; that is, having multiple romantic relationships.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: neologism

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *pleh1- Proto-Indo-European *polh1ús Ancient Greek πολῠ́ς (polŭ́s)lbor. English poly- Latin Rōma Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Italic *-nos Latin -nus Latin -ānus Latin Rōmānus Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icus Latin rōmānicus Latin -ē Vulgar Latin rōmānicē Old French romanz Old French romauntder. English romant ▲ Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English romantic English polyromantic From poly- + romantic. Compare polysexuality.